Late Summer ‘Sangria’

August 18, 2014

Nothing says late summer to me more than blackberries and apples. Foraging for blackberries is a summer past time for us and the abundance of glorious apples cannot be ignored. Nature intended for these fabulous seasonal fruits to be served together!

This Late Summer ‘Sangria’ combines these fruit. With a long holiday weekend ahead of us, it is the perfect, refreshing, adult drink to share with friends.

Sangria typically consists of wine and fruit with some recipes adding a couple shots of stronger alcohol. Red, or white wine can be used but I have chosen to use white here. I love the way the blackberries give it a ‘pinky’, rose tint. I also added a very small amount of apple brandy just to accentuate the apple flavour and intensity. With added lime and fresh mint, this drink is wonderfully light, but flavoursome, and very fresh. Perfect for the summer.

Super easy and relatively cheap to come together, this Sangria benefits from making a few hours ahead of time so the flavours can infuse and it can chill thoroughly before serving. Enjoy on a lazy summer afternoon. One glass might not be enough…

This looks beautiful and I love that soft color with all the seasonal fruits. It makes me feel all relaxed and ready to chill out! : ) Love it. Hope you are sipping this with friends or a good book and just enjoying these summer days…

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